Over 26,000 locals affected by typhoon Aghon: Marcos

President Marcos speaking to his Cabinet Secretaries before departing for Brunei for a state visit. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. broke the typical departure ceremony format on Tuesday (May 28) and delivered a status report on the current damage that Aghon (international name, Ewiniar) has caused, as well as the government’s response.

According to the president, 26,726 persons have been affected by the typhoon, with the government releasing P1.35 million in response and an additional P607.9 million on standby.